Traditional Fried Catfish Recipe
Ingredients
4 catfish fillets
1/3 cup milk
½ cup cornmeal
1 large egg
½ cup flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
lemon wedges (if desired)
vegetable oil
In bowl combine cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In separate bowl, with a fork stir together the milk and egg. Heat a ½ inch of vegetable oil in a skillet. Oil should be about 350 degrees. Dip catfish in egg and cover with cornmeal, flour mixture. Place fillets in skillet and cook about 5 minutes on each side or until fish turns a golden brown color. Remove and drain on paper towels.
It doesn't matter where you live, there is nothing better than a good fried catfish recipe.
Southern Fried Catfish Recipe
This recipe makes a large batch of batter for fried catfish that is easily stored in the freezer for future use. Frying outside is recommended as the smell of fried fish may linger.
Ingredients
2-3 catfish filets per person
1 ¼ pounds of corn meal
3 ounces of cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
4 ounces of dry mustard
¼ cup salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
egg
peanut oil
In large bag or bowl mix together corn meal, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, dry mustard, and salt. In a deep fat fryer add peanut oil. Must have at least enough to fully cover fish. Heat oil just to the point of smoking. If it starts to smoke turn the heat down. Dip fish in whisked egg and dip in cornmeal mixture. Drop into oil. When fish turn golden brown and crisp they are ready to serve.
One of the best catfish fried recipes we have ever cooked.
